Wednesday 24 August 7.30pm

Alex Hodgson, a Scottish singer songwriter based in Prestonpans, East Lothian will perform at Musselburgh’s Brunton Theatre on Wednesday 24 August as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Alex, who has a musical career spanning several decades, has produced a show which is bursting with humour and heartfelt stories, traditional Scottish songs and his own compositions. Since the release of his debut album Jeelie Jars ‘N’ Coalie Backies with Greentrax, he has played at Celtic Connections, the Scottish Parliament, performed for the Queen at Balmoral and played a live Hogmanay broadcast with BBC Radio Scotland. He has written seven of the songs on his album and his love of the Lothians, in particular, are etched in the lyrics. His music is distinctively Scottish, with both a charm and humour that reflect his background and love of music.

"Hodgson’s song writing is the revelation"

Brunton Theatre has put together an eclectic programme of summer music for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and you can be sure of the quality and brilliance on offer. From the unusual to the familiar, from jazz standards to over two hours of Pink Floyd classics, there will be something to entertain and dazzle everyone. Also on the bill this August are Blazin’ Fiddles, The Masters of The House Sing the Musicals, Country Roads – A Celebration of John Denver, Rhodes Piano Trio, Mac Floyd, Turn Back the Clock, Keeping The Flame Alive – The Bronte Legacy, The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK, Eduardo Niebla and Christine Bovill Sings Edith Piaf.

All tickets are £15 (£13), £12 (£10), for Alex Hodgson - and are available now on 0131 665 2240 or online at www.bruntontheatre.co.uk. Audiences can also enjoy delicious suppers in the Bistro at Brunton Theatre before the show: tickets and supper packages are available from £25 (£23), from £22 (£20) for Alex Hodgson.